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dmw319 · 09-09-2012, 02:05 PM

After installing my Edelbrock performer mechanical fuel pump, there is a ticking that gets louder the higher the RPMs are. Sounds like maybe the fuel pump rod isn't hitting the camshaft lobe quite right or something or it's bouncing on and off it. Anyone have a suggestion? 350 SBC
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cdowns · 09-09-2012, 03:48 PM

i'd take the pump off then use axel grease to hold the pushrod in the up position and reinstall the pump// and seee if that sol;ved the problem

dmw319 · 09-09-2012, 04:26 PM

Just tried that. Ticking is still there...

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dmw319 · 09-09-2012, 04:33 PM

Here's a video of the sound:

Fuel pump ticking? - YouTube

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cableguy0 · 09-09-2012, 05:01 PM

Wow that sounds pretty rough. I would swap the stock pump back in and see if the noise stays.

dmw319 · 09-09-2012, 09:55 PM

We put the stock pump back in and the noise went away!

Still dunno why this pump is making that noise..
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dmw319 · 09-10-2012, 10:15 AM

any reccomendations? anyone else had this pump make that knocking sound?

clinebarger · 09-10-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dmw319

We put the stock pump back in and the noise went away!

Still dunno why this pump is making that noise..
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See if the spring on the pump arm is missing or broke.

cdowns · 09-11-2012, 07:33 AM

i'd just take it back for a refund or replacement and b done with it

dmw319 · 09-11-2012, 10:14 AM

thats what i did. took it off and trying to call edelbrock for a refund but keep getting put on hold

luvbowties · 09-14-2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dmw319

thats what i did. took it off and trying to call edelbrock for a refund but keep getting put on hold

Call 'em back on a phone that has a speakerphone; activate the sp'phone, lay receiver down, and read a good auto magazine until somebody answers. hth
sam

cdowns · 09-14-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dmw319

thats what i did. took it off and trying to call edelbrock for a refund but keep getting put on hold

that is a reason why i pay attention to who i buy from// a cheap cheap deal on the internet when a part is bad is not good where if you buy from a major place like summit,speedway motors even JCwhitney no hoops to jump thru no major waits on hold pretty much send it back for replacement or credit no question just quick and easy/// most will even send you prepaid shipping lables so they take that cost to as part of thier CUSTOMER SERVICE

09-09-2012, 02:05 PM	#1
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Edelbrock Fuel pump issue After installing my Edelbrock performer mechanical fuel pump, there is a ticking that gets louder the higher the RPMs are. Sounds like maybe the fuel pump rod isn't hitting the camshaft lobe quite right or something or it's bouncing on and off it. Anyone have a suggestion? 350 SBC Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

09-09-2012, 03:48 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Edelbrock Fuel pump issue i'd take the pump off then use axel grease to hold the pushrod in the up position and reinstall the pump// and seee if that sol;ved the problem __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-09-2012, 04:26 PM	#3
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Edelbrock Fuel pump issue Just tried that. Ticking is still there... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

09-09-2012, 05:01 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Edelbrock Fuel pump issue Wow that sounds pretty rough. I would swap the stock pump back in and see if the noise stays. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

09-09-2012, 09:55 PM	#6
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Edelbrock Fuel pump issue We put the stock pump back in and the noise went away! Still dunno why this pump is making that noise.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

09-10-2012, 10:15 AM	#7
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Edelbrock Fuel pump issue any reccomendations? anyone else had this pump make that knocking sound? __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

09-11-2012, 07:33 AM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Edelbrock Fuel pump issue i'd just take it back for a refund or replacement and b done with it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-11-2012, 10:14 AM	#10
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Edelbrock Fuel pump issue thats what i did. took it off and trying to call edelbrock for a refund but keep getting put on hold __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167



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